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Toto
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Toto in 2010
Background information
Origin Los Angeles, U.S.
Genres Rock, hard rock, soft rock
Years active 1976–2008, 2010–2019 (hiatus)
Labels Columbia, Frontiers, Toto
Members Steve Lukather
David Paich
Steve Porcaro
Joseph Williams
Past members Jeff Porcaro (died 1992)
Bobby Kimball
Mike Porcaro (died 2015)
Dennis Frederiksen (died 2014)
Jean-Michel Byron
Greg Phillinganes
Simon Phillips
David Hungate
Keith Carlock

Toto is a famous soft rock band that started in Los Angeles, USA, in 1978. They became very popular in the early 1980s. Their most well-known song is "Africa", which came out in 1981.

The band played many different styles of music. These included rock, hard rock, and soft rock. Toto was active for many years, from 1976 to 2008, and then again from 2010 to 2019.

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Meet the Band Members

Current Members

The band Toto has four main members right now. They are Joseph Williams, Steve Lukather, David Paich, and Steve Porcaro. Each member brings their own talent to the group.

Past Members

Many talented musicians have been part of Toto over the years. Some of the former members include David Hungate, Fergie Frederiksen, and Mike Porcaro. Jeff Porcaro, Simon Phillips, and Greg Phillinganes also played with the band. Other past members were Jean-Michel Byron, Bobby Kimball, and Keith Carlock.

Popular Songs and Albums

Toto is best known for their hit songs like "Africa" and "Rosanna". These songs helped them become famous around the world. They released many albums during their career. Their music often featured catchy melodies and strong vocals.

Band's History

Toto was formed by a group of experienced studio musicians. These musicians had played on many other artists' records. They decided to form their own band in 1978. Their first album, called Toto, was released that same year. The band quickly gained fans with their unique sound.

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